The Genius of Boring: How Ron Reich built a seven figure empire by breaking all the rules.

Follow The Brand Podcast with Host Grant McGaugh

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What does it really take to scale a business from six figures to seven figures and beyond? Ron Reich, business growth and marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience, breaks down the journey that took him from stuffing flyers in law school cubbies to becoming the strategic mind behind multiple seven-figure brands.
Ron's story begins with an entrepreneurial spark during his third year of law school when he discovered what was then called "information marketing." While waiting for bar exam results, he created his first digital product—a $397 course on law school success—marketing it through guerrilla tactics and early Google AdWords. This initial venture allowed him to leave his legal career behind and develop expertise across multiple niches, eventually leading to the creation of his Genius Profit System.
The conversation dives deep into the psychology behind business growth, with Ron revealing that the path to major success often isn't flashy or exciting. As his mentor Richard Cousins says, "Making money is boring. Making a lot of money is really boring." This counterintuitive wisdom highlights why many entrepreneurs struggle—they abandon what works to chase shiny objects instead of doubling down on proven strategies.
Through his work with major brands like Hay House and Ryan Levesque, Ron has refined a diagnostic approach that identifies the highest leverage points in each business. For some, it's creating premium offers to monetize their most loyal followers (the top 1-3% who will pay ten times more). For others, it's expanding reach to attract new leads. The key is customizing the approach based on existing strengths rather than following cookie-cutter formulas.
Perhaps the most powerful insight Ron shares is disarmingly simple: entrepreneurs either win or they learn. This win-win proposition, coupled with his belief that "all growth happens outside the comfort zone," forms the philosophical foundation that has guided countless business owners through the challenging journey to seven figures and beyond.
Connect with Ron at ronreich.com, where you can download his free 60-second profit checklist and transform the way you approach business growth.

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Chapters

1. Meeting Ron Reich (00:00:00)

2. From Lawyer to Digital Marketer (00:04:35)

3. Creating the Genius Profit System (00:09:23)

4. Common Challenges in Business Growth (00:16:03)

5. Finding the Right Offer (00:25:32)

6. Constant Forward Motion Philosophy (00:34:15)

7. Connect with Ron Reich (00:39:15)